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Before Paint Branch Opens at Quince Orchard, Coach Michael Nesmith Joins Moderately Mic’d

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Before Paint Branch Opens at Quince Orchard, Coach Michael Nesmith Joins Moderately Mic’d

Capital Sideline September 4, 2026 0

The MCPS high school football season begins tonight, and Paint Branch faces about as difficult an opening...

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Scrimmage: Dunbar tops Quince Orchard 14-10

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Scrimmage: Dunbar tops Quince Orchard 14-10

Capital Sideline September 2, 2026 0

Dunbar beat Quince Orchard 14-10 on Aug. 29, 2026, in a tight football scrimmage. The visitors edged...

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The Quest for Three: Quince Orchard Reloads for Another Championship Run

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The Quest for Three: Quince Orchard Reloads for Another Championship Run

Mason Holstein September 1, 2026 1

By Mason Holstein Back to Back Champs Quince Orchard capped off their season last year with a...

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Photo gallery: Damascus at Seneca Valley football exhibition

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Photo gallery: Damascus at Seneca Valley football exhibition

Capital Sideline August 29, 2026 0

Photo: Milan Yu / @caught_by_milan Seneca Valley hosted Damascus for an exhibition football game on Aug. 29,...

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Packed stands, big hopes as Montgomery County football returns

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Packed stands, big hopes as Montgomery County football returns

Noah Ploff August 27, 2026 0

By Noah Ploff – Featured Image by Mason Holstein It’s almost time to begin one of the...

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We Simulated the 2026 MCPS Football Season 10,000 Times. Here’s Who Comes Out on Top

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We Simulated the 2026 MCPS Football Season 10,000 Times. Here’s Who Comes Out on Top

Capital Sideline August 13, 2026 1

Our preseason model ranks all 25 Montgomery County public school teams, projects their wins and identifies the...

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From the DMV to the NFL: Local Standouts Selected in the 2026 NFL Draft

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From the DMV to the NFL: Local Standouts Selected in the 2026 NFL Draft

Capital Sideline May 2, 2026

By Noah Ploff. Photos by Clarence Rucker III. The DMV has long been one of the country’s...

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Inevitable: Cougars Capture 4A State Crown

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Inevitable: Cougars Capture 4A State Crown

Capital Sideline December 9, 2025

November 9, 2025 – By Mason Holstein. All photos by @shotby.holstein on Instagram After a long season,...

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Quince Orchard Rallies to Best Flowers 21-10 and Move on to State Semi Finals

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Quince Orchard Rallies to Best Flowers 21-10 and Move on to State Semi Finals

Capital Sideline November 26, 2025

November 25, 2025 – By Mason Holstein, All photos by Michael Ferguson (@fergvisuals_ on Instagram) One of...

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Paint Branch Overpowers Blake 34-14 to Advance in the 4A Playoffs

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Paint Branch Overpowers Blake 34-14 to Advance in the 4A Playoffs

Capital Sideline November 16, 2025

By Elijah Goodman. Photos by Elijah Goodman. Three weeks ago, Paint Branch and Blake clashed in a...

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